Early Day Motions

100 years of St Brendan's Church of Ireland, East Belfast

That this House celebrates 100 years of St Brendan’s Church of Ireland, which has served as a cornerstone of community life in Sydenham, East Belfast; recognises their steadfast faith, worship and service that have defines its history; commends the faithful service of its clergy and parishioners pas

Shelford Spice

That this House congratulates Shelford Spice, the much-loved Indian restaurant and takeaway in Great Shelford, on winning Season Eight, Episode One of the Catering Circle’s Catering Talent Show; celebrates owner Farhan Hussain’s inspiring underdog victory against more experienced competitors, showca

Brake

That this House commends the work of Brake, the road safety campaign; notes their work in campaigning to end road crashes, supporting people affected by road death and injury, and working tirelessly towards their vision of a world where no one is killed or hurt on a road; further notes with deep con

New Start Highland Gardens and BBC Scotland Make a Difference Green Award

That this House congratulates Donald Graham, Laura Deans and all of the New Start Highland Gardens team on winning the Green Award at the BBC Scotland Make a Difference Award ceremony held in Glasgow; recognises the project’s vital role in providing the restorative power of nature to connect volunte

South Downs National Park

That this House reaffirms its commitment to preserve National Parks and defend the Protected Landscapes Duty; maintains that it is paramount that we protect National Parks as a means of ensuring that we all have access to nature and promote healthy ecosystems; notes that 90% of rivers in the South D

50 years of the Jeely Piece Club

That this House congratulates the children, staff and parents of the Jeely Piece Club in Castlemilk on its 50th anniversary; celebrates the unique and invaluable contribution the Club has made to thousands of kids and families in Castlemilk; recognises the vital role of its holiday food programmes a

Recognising Pathways CIC in Crewe

That this House recognises the exceptional achievement of Pathways CIC in Crewe in being awarded a Princess Royal Training Award by the City and Guilds Foundation; and congratulates its employers who have created outstanding training and skills development programmes which have resulted in exception

Climate adaptation

That this House notes the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) assessment that the UK is not yet adapted for the changes in weather and climate that we are living with today, let alone those that are expected over coming decades; further notes the Joint Intelligence Committee’s warning that climate brea

35 years of Macmillan Cancer Support’s Coffee Morning

That this House celebrates the 35th anniversary of Macmillan Cancer Support’s Coffee Morning, one of the UK’s longest-running and most successful fundraising campaigns; recognises the incredible contribution of communities, workplaces and volunteers across the country who have come together over the

Strathcarron Hospice

That this House congratulates Strathcarron Hospice on receiving £167,547 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the funding will enable the expansion of its Compassionate Communities project in Slamannan and Bainsford Langlees, with wider work across Falkirk and Forth Valley; recognise

Corngreaves Academy

That this House recognises Corngreaves Academy for achieving three national awards; commends them for being recognised as a Silver Skills Builder for enhancing essential skills and optimising academic performance; further commends their new pedigree as a Silver Rights Respecting School for improving

50th anniversary of Drumchapel Community Credit Union

That this House congratulates Drumchapel Community Credit Union in Glasgow West constituency on its 50th anniversary; understands that the Credit Union’s golden anniversary was in 2020, but Covid restrictions delayed celebrations; notes that in its 55th anniversary year, the Lord Provost of Glasgow

Elon Musk at the Unite the Kingdom rally

That this House notes with grave concern the actions of Elon Musk in inciting violence and attempting to subvert our democracy at Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom rally; further notes that such actions risk legitimising extremism, undermining community cohesion and threatening public safety; belie

Indefinite leave to remain and settlement

That this House recognises that access to settlement and citizenship is vital for migrants’ security and stability, and strengthens the UK economically and socially; notes credible evidence that settlement accelerates economic participation, improves educational outcomes for children, and deepens so

Parkrun’s 21st anniversary

That this House celebrates the 21st anniversary of Parkrun on 14 October 2025; recognises that what began in 2004 with just 13 runners in Bushy Park, London, has grown into a global movement involving millions of walkers, joggers, runners, and volunteers in communities across the UK and around the w

Mills Observatory 90th birthday

That this House congratulates Dundee’s Mills Observatory on the occasion of its 90th birthday; recognises that the Mills Observatory was the first purpose-built public astronomical observatory in the UK when it opened 1935; further recognises that the observatory has had an 120% increase in visitors

Friends of the Shakespeare Line

That this House commends the outstanding work of the Friends of the Shakespeare Line in promoting the railway route between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon; recognises the organisation’s achievements in improving station environments through volunteer effort, community engagement and partnership

Political donations

That this House calls on the Government to introduce a cap on political donations and to commission an independent review to recommend the appropriate level for such a cap; notes with concern the negative influence of large and foreign donations on the democratic process; further calls for measures

Royal National Mòd 2025 in Lochaber

That this House congratulates An Comunn Gàidhealach on organising the 2025 Royal National Mòd, taking place from 10 to 18 October in Lochaber; recognises that the Royal National Mòd, founded in Oban in 1891, is Scotland’s premier celebration of Gaelic language and culture, showcasing music, drama, l

University of Strathclyde, Scottish University of the Year

That this House congratulates Glasgow’s University of Strathclyde on being named Scottish University of the Year and Runner-up UK University of the Year 2026 by the Times; and further congratulates the University in being named UK University of the Year 2026 by the Daily Mail and pays tribute to the

Tamfourhill Community Hub

That this House congratulates Tamfourhill Community Hub on receiving £20,000 from the Asda Foundation’s Local Community Spaces fund; notes that the funding will help to upgrade the floors and male bathroom facilities at the Machrie Court centre, ensuring the building remains a sustainable and well-u

UN Special Rapporteur Report on Violence Against Women and Girls in the context of surrogacy

That this House notes the Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls on the different manifestations of violence in the context of surrogacy which was presented to the UN General Assembly on 10 October 2025; understands that the Special Rapporteur found that the global s

Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme

That this House regrets the Government’s decision to close the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme in December 2025; further regrets the lack of clarity for the sector about funding arrangements beyond this date; understands this scheme previously supported increased productivity and innovation in the se

Condition of hospitals

That this House expresses concern about the growing maintenance backlog across NHS estates in England, which in 2023-24 was estimated to cost £13.8 billion to eradicate; notes that of this, £7.6 billion relates to high and significant risk repairs that could directly impact the safety of patients an

Life Beyond the Glassworks project and the Thursday Club

That this House congratulates the members of the Thursday Club in Alloa on the completion of their remarkable Life Beyond the Glassworks project, undertaken in partnership with the University of Stirling’s Faculty of Social Science as part of the Festival of Social Science; recognises that this year